Oddballs and Oddities

Alexandra Willis

Saturday, 21 July 2012

Some bits and bobs from around the tennis world this week. Mainly Olympic-themed…

What have they done to it?!
Is the general reaction to photos of the grounds at the All England Club that have been percolating the internet since the transformation from Championships to Olympics began the day after Roger Federer lifted the Challenge Cup.

With London 2012’s pinky/purple everywhere, Cadbury’s sweet huts, no McDonald’s, but a tennis-playing Olympic mascot, it’s safe to say that SW19 has never looked more different.

If you’re not already, we heartily recommend following @WimboGroundsman for visual evidence.